SUNY Buffalo Physics Program: Reviews & Info

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The SUNY Buffalo Physics Program is highly regarded by alumni and current students, with strong faculty and exceptional teaching assistants. The department has maintained a stable core since the late '70s and is currently experiencing significant growth. While the program's overall ranking may be low, it is considered respectable as a research institution, and many students express confidence in its quality. Recommendations for specific professors include Iashvili, Petrou, and Strasser, who are noted for their teaching effectiveness.

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  • Understanding of undergraduate physics concepts
  • Familiarity with academic program rankings and their implications
  • Knowledge of research methodologies in physics
  • Awareness of the role of teaching assistants in higher education
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  • Research the faculty members Iashvili, Petrou, and Strasser for teaching styles and course effectiveness
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  • Investigate the implications of academic rankings on employability in physics and engineering
  • Look into the transition from physics to electrical engineering graduate programs at SUNY Buffalo
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Prospective students considering the SUNY Buffalo Physics Program, current students seeking recommendations, and individuals evaluating the impact of academic rankings on career opportunities in physics and engineering.

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Does anyone know if they have a good physics programme?
 
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Absolutely, I got my BS and first Masters there in the '80's. Lots of new faces but the core of the department has been together since the late '70's.
 
I'm currently an undergrad here and the department is expanding like crazy. The professors are pretty darn good (though if you decide to go i'll tell you who to try and avoid :P). I don't know about it's reputation for students in the larger community, but as a research institution it is quite respectable I believe.
 
I am a engineering student at UB. I think the physics department is excellent.

The Teaching Assistants are the best I have ever seen in my education. They are amazing.
 
Hi, I'm an engineering student at UB and I'm going to be taking PHY 107 next semester.
These teachers are offered. Anyone know of them? Any recommendations?

Iashvili, I
Petrou, A
Strasser, G

http://www.physics.buffalo.edu/facultystaff.html
 
Huh, that's funny, SUNY Buffalo is one of my choices for grad school. It's good to hear that it's actually pretty good. I liked what I saw when I looked through the research areas, but then the ranking was pretty low. The ranking system has been criticized, though, so I know better than to trust it 100%.
 
How about for electrical engineering? I am currently in a physics grad program far far away from home and I am considering moving back to Buffalo (my home town) for engineering phd. As others have mentioned, UB is kind of low on the rankings. To what extent do the rankings reflect reality in terms of say employability -- either in academe or industry?
 

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